GeForce GTX 460M vs Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 460M is positioned at rank 181 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the GeForce GTX 460M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 460M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 460M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 775.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 460M | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+775.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M and Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
GeForce GTX 460M
The GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,218 points.
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 460M scores 1,218 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M is built on Fermi while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,218 | 1,217 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1024+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5184 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+285% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 460M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 460M draws 50W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.4+100% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 460M costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the GeForce GTX 460M offers 768.6% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 460M | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.4+769% | 3.5 |
| Codename | GF106 | Trinidad |
| Release | September 3 2010 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #814 | #467 |
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